Cornwall’s Farmers of the Year 2023, The Richards Family

Nominations are now open for the 15th Addington Fund Cornwall Farm Business Awards. The annual celebration of Cornish farming and agriculture returns to Eden Project on 10th October. The farming charity is calling for nominations across six categories:

Rising Star Award sponsored by Cornish Mutual
Best Commercial Farmer sponsored by Carter Jonas & AMC
Best Woman in Agriculture sponsored by Azets Accountants
Best Dairy Farmer sponsored by PKF Francis Clark
Best Farm Processor sponsored by Savills
Farming Champion sponsored by NFU

Cornwall’s Farmer of the Year will be chosen from the winners of the six categories and is again sponsored by Stephens Scown LLP.

So, if you think you have what it takes or you know someone who could be Cornwall’s Farmer of the Year 2024, then what are you waiting for? Nominate yourself or someone you know into as many of the farming categories as you like.

Addington Fund is a national charity with a significant presence across the southwest supporting retiring tenant farmers with housing, providing affordable rural housing and supporting farmers when disaster hits their business.

The Cornwall Farm Business Awards is a highlight of the Addington Fund calendar and Sue English, Fund Director, said

“Cornwall is a very special county for us – it’s home to large number of our houses, our first work/live units and many of our grant requests come from Cornwall.

“We know that Cornwall has some very inspiring, hardworking and innovative farmers and we’re looking forward to celebrating their achievements again in October. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors so thank you for continuing to work with us to raise funds to support the farming community.”

Peter Beaumont from principal sponsor, Cornish Mutual said, “Cornish Mutual is proud to be a long-term supporter of the Addington Fund and commend their inspirational work within our rural communities. We are delighted to once again be the principal sponsor of the Cornwall Farm Business Awards, an event that showcases the very best of Cornish farming.

“As part of our on-going commitment to supporting the next generation of farmers, we are also sponsoring the Rising Star Award and look forward to celebrating the young people who are the future of our industry.”

Submit your nominations at www.farmbusinessawards.org.uk/cornwall-farm-awards . Nominations close 2nd August.

Tickets for the Awards dinner on 10th October are available via the website at £95, with discounts for full tables. All tickets include welcome drinks, canapes and a three course dinner with table wine.

For more information about how you can sponsor the Cornwall Farm Business Awards, contact Emily on 01926 620135 or email events@addingtonfund.org.uk

Thank you for supporting Addington Fund and good luck to all who enter!